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Regimental number3136
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSailor
AddressCallan Park, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, A T Withers, Ca Hospital For Insane, Callan Park, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 6 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He repelled an enemy bombing party and secured his flank at a critical time. Later, although himself wounded, he carried several wounded men back to the dressing station under heavy fire. He set a magnificent example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

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